NZ Tarping Systems may have the solution; its unique retractable tarping bunker roof system is made to measure so they can be installed on all types of bunker roofs. Farmers throughout the Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Taranaki are very happy with the tarping systems.
Gary Andrews, NZ Tarpings says it is not a new system; it’s in use for decades but relatively new to New Zealand.
The system runs on a single 6mm cable along each side, (there are no gutters or tracks, this system is very unique). Which can be wound by one person simply winding it back or forth which takes about two minutes. “The days of dragging tarps to cover your bunker are over, “he says.
“The bunker roofs are all about protecting the feed and fertiliser from the rain and other elements: at a time when the pay-out is down farmers are clamping down on costs, this system is the most suitable effective proven one around in preventing losses. “
The system retracts right off the rear of the bunker, and only needs a meter to fold back to, eliminating the need to have rails full bunker length out the back so you can get to the product right to the back of the bunker; this is also a benefit when the bunker is being filled. As the cover is never in the way and whenever the cover is used remember it only takes one person.
Cost depends on the type of materials chosen for the cover; it is our recommendation for heavier grade material for its longevity and effectiveness. The benefits of the system far outweigh the initial outlay.
Andrews, a Kiwi who worked for 33 years in Australia in the transport industry, In New Zealand and Australia as a body maker and fleet manager; during this time he gained a great deal of experience with automated retractable tarping systems that are mandatory on trucks in Australia. The twin cable system is proving to be far superior by comparison to other systems available.
“Returning to live in New Zealand 5 years ago my observations were of the lack of good safe tarping solutions. I recognised the need for promoting and installing retractable tarping systems within our own trucking industry for the safety of operators and the increase that could be gained in productivity. “
“I also saw the need for this system for farmers as I drove around seeing them dragging old tarps taking two or more guys sometimes. This is not a new product it has been in use in Australia for years so there is nothing to be proven here, it works and has done for years I’m just bringing it to New Zealand and I stand behind my product and the tarping systems so much so I made it my business.”
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